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Along the St. Lawrence SeawayFrom Detroit to Québec City Aboard the Yorktown

September 7 to 15, 2012

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Too often we overlook (okay, I

overlook!) the amazing landscapes that exist

closer to home. This year we’re boarding an

American ship, Yorktown, bound for the Great

Lakes and the St. Lawrence River. We’ll cruise

among beautiful bays and islands bordered

by pristine wilderness and explore a land rich

with indigenous traditions and cosmopolitan

cities. Along the way we’ll learn about the

engineering feats involved in the creation of the

St. Lawrence Seaway and the opportunities

and challenges that have resulted from its

development. Join us for an adventure right

here in North America!

BRe T T S. THOmPSON, ’83, D IReCTOR, STANFORD TR AveL /STUDy

HighlightsC R u I S E through the pic-turesque Thousand Islands region, a beloved vacation spot for over 150 years.

MARVEL at the engineering feats of the Welland Canal and the complex system of passage along the St. Lawrence Seaway.

TA K E I N the lovely European-inspired architecture of Québec City and Montréal.

E N J O Y an upclose view of magnificent Niagara Falls and learn about its hydroelectric system.

POWER HOUSE AT BOLDT CASTLE, THOUSAND ISLANDS

LOWER TOWN, QUEBEC CITY

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2012HOME / DETROIT, MICHIGANTravel to Detroit today. upon arrival, transfer independently to our hotel. Enjoy a special docent-led tour and dinner this evening at the Detroit Institute of Arts, home to some of Diego Rivera’s industrial-age murals. DEARBORN INN (D)

SATuRDAY, SEPTEMBER 8DETROIT, Spend the morning at the Henry Ford Museum, which celebrates the automobile’s influence on American culture. Enjoy time at leisure in nearby Greenfield Village, which pro-vides a glimpse back in history through seven historic districts. After an independent lunch, travel to the Ford Rouge Fac-tory to see how environmental innovation meets industrial pro-duction at this state-of-the-art facility. Learn about the history of the factory and take a walk-ing tour of the assembly plant. Late this afternoon transfer to the pier to embark our ship. YorktowN (B,D)

SuNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9CLEvELAND, OHIOLocated at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River on Lake Erie, Cleveland is home to a rich

cultural legacy. Over nine million people each year visit this city on the lake, which was founded by wealthy steel and oil barons. Cleveland’s industrial foundation is very much in evidence, though the downtown area’s steel warehouses and tool-and-die factories now house smart restaurants, cafés and shops. Visit the superb Cleveland Museum of Art, noted for its collection of European paintings and American, Asian and African art, and the Cleveland Botanical Gardens. In the afternoon explore the striking I.M. Pei-designed Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, located on the Lake Erie waterfront. YorktowN (B,L,D)

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 10WELLAND CANAL / NIAGARA FALLS / LAkE ONTARIOBegin the dramatic passage from Lake Erie to Lake Ontario via the Welland Canal. A series of eight locks, seven of which were designed as a continu-ous flight of “stairs,” the canal lowers Yorktown 324 feet over a distance of 27 miles. From the decks of the ship, witness the mechanics of this engineer-ing marvel, which took over 100 years to complete. Stay onboard for the entire transit

or disembark for an excursion to Niagara Falls, one of North America’s most spectacular natural wonders, where we’ll cruise beneath the American Falls and Horseshoe (Canadian) Falls aboard the iconic Maid of the Mist. YorktowN (B,L,D)

TuESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11THOUSAND ISLANDSThe Thousand Islands archipelago is a series of 1,864 islands ranging in size from tiny uninhabited outcroppings and small islands occupied by a single residence to larger islands up to 40 square miles. Located in the St. Lawrence River as it emerges from Lake Ontario, the Thousand Islands region has been a popular vacation destination for more than a century. Cruise among the islands before continuing our journey. YorktowN (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAYNavigate the St. Lawrence Seaway, a system of lakes, canals and locks that provides a deepwater passage from the St. Lawrence River to Lake Ontario. Begin our complex transit through its seven locks, whose history dates back to as early as 1895, when the first commission was estab-lished to discuss the feasibility

of creating this ambitious and important seaway. The vision was finally realized in 1959 with the passage of the icebreaker, D’Iberville. As we make our journey through this modern feat of engineering, our on-board experts delve further into the history of this storied seaway. YorktowN (B,L,D)

THuRSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADAThe second-largest French-speaking city in the world after Paris, Montréal is one of North America’s most cosmopolitan cities, striking a dynamic bal-ance between the avant-garde and Old World charm. Our tour includes a stroll through the cobblestoned streets of Vieux-Montréal (the old quarter), passing the Hôtel de Ville (City Hall), the boutiques of historic St. Paul Street and Nôtre Dame Basilica with its neo-Gothic ar-chitecture. Stop to enjoy views of the city from Parc du Mont-Royal, which was designed by Frederick Law Olmsted, considered to be the father of American landscape architec-ture and whose works include the Stanford university campus and New York’s Central Park. The afternoon is at leisure to further explore Montréal on our own. YorktowN (B,L,D)

Itinerary

Montréal

Detroit

Cleveland

Québec City

QUÉBEC

ONTARIO

NEWYORKMICHIGAN

OHIOPENNSYLVANIA

NEWHAMPSHIRE

VERMONT

MAINE

St. La

wrence

River

ThousandIslands

LakeOntarioLake

Ontario

LakeErieLakeErie

LakeHuronLakeHuron

U N I T E D S T A T E S

C A N A D A

WellandCanal

Niagara Falls

NIAGARA FALLS

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14QUEBEC CITYQuébec City, located at the confluence of a bend in the St. Lawrence River and the much smaller St. Charles River, was built on the site of the Iroquois village of Stad-acona. Québec City today is the only fortified city in North America and is a bastion of French-Canadian culture. It was designated a uNESCO World Heritage site in 1985. With its old city walls, narrow cobblestone lanes, country squares, copper gables, out-door cafés and historic battle-

ments, it remains one of the most romantic spots in North America. Tour the upper and Lower Towns; the star-shaped Citadelle, where Churchill and Roosevelt met to dis-cuss World War II strategy in 1943–44; and the Plains of Abraham, site of the famous battle during which the British wrested the nascent colony from the French in 1759. Also visit the Place Royale, the birthplace of French civiliza-tion in North America and also one of the continent’s oldest settlements. Admire the lovely

17th- and 18th-century buildings and the oldest church in Québec, Nôtre-Dame-des-Victoires. Enjoy an afternoon of independent exploration before a festive farewell reception and dinner onboard this evening. YorktowN (B,L,D)

SATuRDAY, SEPTEMBER 15QUEBEC CITY / DISEMBARk / HOMEDisembark in Québec City and transfer to the airport for return flights home. (B)

NIAGARA FALLS

Detroit Pre-trip ExtensionSEPTEMBER 6 TO 7, 2012 (1 ADDITIONAL DAY)

Explore the automotive history of

the “Motor City,” in further detail

with visits to the birthplace of

the Model T at the Ford Piquette

Avenue Plant and to the Model T

Automotive Heritage Complex.

A detailed itinerary with addi-

tional information will be sent to

confirmed participants.

“This waterway, linking the oceans of the world with the Great Lakes…is the culmination of the dreams of thousands

of individuals… The St. Lawrence Seaway presents to the world a 2,300-mile waterway of locks, lakes and man-made channels. Its completion is a tribute to those far-sighted and persevering

people who across the years pushed forward to their goal… It is, above all, a magnificent symbol to the entire world

of the achievements possible to democratic nations peacefully working together for the common good.”

PRESIDENT DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER, AT THE FORMAL OPENING AND DEDICATION OF THE ST. LAWRENCE SEAWAY, JuNE 26, 1959

STATEROOM

Program Cost*Rates are per person, based on single or double occupancy, as noted.

S79 S77

S80 S78

P75P75

L47 L45 L43L41 L39 L37 L35 L33 L31 L29 L27

OBSERVATIONLOUNGE

DINING ROOM

L28

M25 M21M19 M17M15 M11M23

M24M26

M20M18 M16M14M12M22

L40 L38 L36 L34 L32 L30L42L48 L46 L44

P73 P71 P69 P67 P65 P63 P61

P60

P59

P58 P56 P54 P52 P50P72 P70 P68 P66 P64 P62P76 P74

SUN DECK

PROMENADE DECK

LOUNGE DECK

MAIN DECK

P57 P55 P53 P51 P49

YorktownBuilt in Florida in 1988 and accommodating 138 guests in 69 exterior cabins, the Yorktown offers an atmosphere of warm and relaxed informality and is staffed by friendly and experienced American officers and crew. The Yorktown is able to maneuver in secluded waterways and visit small ports that are inaccessible to larger vessels. In addition to a large sun deck, the Yorktown boasts a spacious lounge for social gatherings and lectures as well as quiet space for private conver-sation. The ship’s cuisine, served in a dining room large enough to accommodate all guests at a single seating, emphasizes American regional culinary traditions and specialties. Both the lounge and dining room are surrounded by large picture win-dows that afford unobstructed views of the passing scenery. It is the perfect vessel for relaxed and convivial exploration of some of America’s great coastal waterways.

*Association nonmembers add $200 per person

**Single accommodations are limited at these rates.

Flag: U.S. / Length: 257 feet / Beam: 43 feet / Draft: 8 feet

DOUBLE SINGLE

CatEGOrY

OCCUPaNCY OCCUPaNCY**

Category E $3,995 Outside cabin with twin beds and portholes. 162 sq. ft.

Category D $4,495 Outside cabin with twin beds and windows. 130 sq. ft. Category C $4,995 $5,890 Outside cabin with twin beds and windows. 130 sq. ft. Category B $5,595 $6,490 Outside cabin with twin beds and windows. 158 sq. ft. Category A $5,995 $6,890 Outside cabin with twin beds and windows. 158 sq. ft. Category AA $6,495 Outside cabin with twin beds that can convert to a queen bed and windows. 232 sq. ft.

Category S $6,995 Superior outside cabin with walk-out balcony and queen bed. 168 sq. ft.

NOTRE DAME BASILICA, MONTREAL

D a t e s

September 7 to 15, 2012 (9 days) s i z e

Limited to a total of 138 participants, including travelers from Stanford and Princeton universities.

i N C L U D e D

1 night deluxe hotel accommodations 7-night cruise aboard the Yorktown 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions House wine with lunches and dinners Bottled water on excursions Gratuities to porters, guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O t i N C L U D e D

International and u.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees

Immunization costs Airport transfers Meals and beverages other than those specified as included Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as email, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

a i r a r r a N g e m e N t s

International and u.S. domestic airfare is not included in the program cost. Round-trip, economy-class airfare on Delta Air Lines from San Francisco to Detroit with return from Québec City is approximately $775 as of November 2011 and is subject to change without notice. Information on recommended flight itineraries will be sent by our designated agent.

F U e L C O s t s

In the uncertain, often volatile oil market of late, it is difficult to predict fuel costs over the long term, and more specifically, at the time of operation of this voyage. Our prices are based upon the prevailing fuel rates at the time of brochure printing. While we will do everything possible to maintain our prices, if the fuel rates increase significantly, it may be necessary to institute a fuel surcharge.

W H a t t O e X P e C t

Our trip offers the opportunity to experience the beautiful scenery of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway region at a gentle pace. Most of our touring is done by motorcoach and boat. Some excursions involve short walks up to one mile long and walking on city streets, which are, in some cases, uneven or cobblestone and up and down gentle hills. Participants must be physically fit and in good health and should feel comfortable walking on a slightly rocking surface aboard ship. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA $1,000 deposit is required to hold space for this program. An additional $200 deposit is required to hold space for the Optional Pre-trip Extension. Complete and return the attached reservation form or place your deposit online. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & refundsDeposits and any payments are fully refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply. We recommend trip-cancellation insurance; applications will be sent to you.

insuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are u.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. We strongly recommend that you subscribe to optional baggage and trip-cancella-tion insurance. A brochure offering such insurance will be mailed with your confirmation about one week after we receive your deposit. The product offered in this brochure includes a special Waiver of Pre-Existing Conditions and coverage for Financial Insolvency and Terrorist Acts if you postmark your insurance payment within 15 days of the date listed on the confirmation letter.

eligibilityWe encourage membership in the Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $200 more than the members’ price. Parents and their children under 21 may travel on one membership. For more information or to purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/member-ship or call (650) 725-0692.

responsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford university and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect to transportation and ship arrange-ments and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reservedto cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Alumni Association, Stanford university nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in November 2011 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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Along the St. Lawrence Seaway September 7 to 15, 2012

Stanford Faculty LeaderBARTON H. “BuZZ” THOMPSON, AB ’72, MBA ’76, JD ’76, a leading global expert on protecting the environment and natural resources, has written a variety of books and articles on rivers and water. Buzz knows of few areas in the world as interesting as the St. Lawrence Seaway and its environs “In 1959,” says Buzz, “the St. Lawrence Seaway was opened, culminating almost 70 years of binational efforts to improve transportation from the Atlantic Ocean to the northern Great Lakes. unfortunately, the Seaway also required the flooding of the so-called Lost Villages of Ontario and introduced invasive species, such as the zebra mussel, into the Great Lakes. We’ll have an opportunity to revisit this history and its consequences while viewing some of the most beautiful regions of North America.” During our voyage, Buzz will discuss the role that Niagara Falls played in the birth of the American conservation movement, the history of the Lost Villages (and its echoes in the construction of the Three Gorges Dam in China), the history of binational efforts to protect the Great Lakes and current threats to the region.

At Stanford: joined the Stanford Law School faculty in 1986; Robert E. Paradise Professor of Natural Resources Law since 1995; vice dean, Stanford Law School, 1999–2004; founding director of the Law School’s Environmental and Natural Resources Program; the Perry L. McCarty Director of the Woods Institute for the Environment since 2004; senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies since 2001

Chairman of the board, the Resources Legacy Fund and the Resources Legacy Fund Foundation; California trustee, The Nature Conservancy; board member, the American Farmland Trust and the Natural Heritage Institute

Our faculty team also includes MICHAEL LITTMAN, professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at Princeton university.

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“Buzz was friendly,

generous, positive,

knowledgeable

and energetic.

He was a pleasure

to travel with.”S U S a N H I N d L E , G r E at r I v E r S O f S O U t H a m E r I c a , 2 0 1 0

“The Great Lakes are a treasure! This region offers opportunities for adventure

and lots of history. The long history of maritime commerce and the locks were very interesting.” Ly N a N d d a v I d a N d E r S O N , ’ 7 3 , G r E at L a k E S c O L L E G E , 2 0 1 0

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Along the St. Lawrence SeawayFrom Detroit to Québec City Aboard the Yorktown

September 7 to 15, 2012

CHATEAU FRONTENAC, QUEBEC CITY

NEW!Special

Arrangements

in Detroit

S T A N F O R D T R A V E L / S T U D Y